At Castle del Rio Architects, our primary goals are to help clients define priorities and generate design options that will achieve their vision. Our clients enjoy being active participants in this process. Whether the idea is to create a structure that fits into the context of an established neighborhood, a new green building, or modern edifice, CdRA helps clients establish a clear scope of work, guides them through the building process, and on to the successful completion of the project. Link to CdRA Project List

Sara Castle del Rio, founder and principal of CdRA, has been practicing architecture for over 30 years. Sara’s areas of expertise are design, master planning, residential, and commercial architecture. Sara’s career began as a designer and urban planner for architectural firms in Boston, MA. From there, she moved into residential design/build, working on a variety of luxury home projects. Link to SCdR Prior Design.

In 2004, Sara established CdRA. As design principal overseeing all projects, Sara works with a team of building professionals on renovations, additions and new construction of beautiful homes and commercial projects across New England. Sara received her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, and master’s degree in architecture from Washington University, St. Louis, MO. 

Joseph Taormina, Architect, collaborates with CdRA. Joe’s expertise is in architectural design and construction management. Joe has over 20 years experience working on residential design/build projects, which include renovations, additions and new construction. Joe brings experience in all aspects of the building process, a practical approach, and established relationships with some of the North Shore’s best builders and craftsmen to each new project. Joe received his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA.